I'm sure other places in the world do this too but one of the things I love about an Auckland Summer is the Music in Parks and Movies in Parks put on by the Auckland Council. A great culture of coming together and relaxing with a picnic. Here's our pics from 2012 when we went to one of the movies for our anniversary.

The lumberjack from 'Wood You be Mine' is a bit random on this project but I like him so I just went with it. I ran a Facebook competition over on my page between two different versions of him and this one was the winner! So, here he is, being put to use as promised.

Here's another easy album to feast your eyes on. Oldie but a goodie - made of one sheet of 12x12 designer paper. This one's for my niece (just turned 10) to fill with whatever she wishes. She really is amazingly amazing with an array of creative talents so I hope she has fun with it!

Check out my very first video tutorial below for the 'how to' on this album. Can I use some random hashtags completely out of Twitter context? #nervouslaugh #onetakewonder #willtheyunderstandmyKiwiaccent #lastminutenightshoot

Further clarification by diagram...

[By the way, you can use this technique to make a 3x3" album too. Score a 3x3" grid and cut in from alternate sides.]

I don't know any child who doesn't love to look at pics of themselves! Here I've made a small keepsake album full of 'leftovers' that didn't need whole page to themselves in the big album. The Mini Treat Bag thinlit is such a perfect size and comes with a whole lot of extra dies you can use for trims. Hope you like this! More details below.

A big hello to you if you've clicked through from our January Artisan Showcase on Facebook :)

I'll tell you what I did and you can adapt from there! Hope you recreate these and have fun.

6 mini treat bags - 2x for covers (designer paper) and 4x for pages (made from the packing paper we get in our Stampin' Up! boxes)

Score 1/2" up from the bottom to create a place for them to bend. This line/bend serves as a stopper for your pocket inserts too.

Finally I've had the courage to put together a layout for these two photos which I love so much. That's my beautiful sister in full bloom and my little nephew (who is now three - er - not so little anymore).

Ink up the top part of the stars and dots balloon to make a background!

I'm all for textures. Try scrunching up your doily to crease it for a less perfect and more textured feel.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Welcome back to the Artisan Blog Hop - in 2015. We have lots of new products from the Occasions Catalogue (6th Jan - 2nd June) to share with you this month. Such fun!!

Over the Summer break I try to catch up on a bit of scrapbooking - sort of part of an overall de-clutter and organise for the coming year. Between caring for the kids and our various outings I'm managing a few and enjoying it thoroughly! Here's a bit of a Throw-back Thursday from November 2012.

LOVE the new You Plus Me set in the Occasions Catalogue (teamed here with Painted Petals). Under that little 'family' banner is a cute heart. Great for Valentines, sure, but after the word family, I couldn't stop thinking of more and more rhyming things it could be. I'm halfway through another one so keep your eyes peeled and I'll post it later ~ edits below ~.

Ooo and whoever thought of the Designer Washi Sheets was a genius. They're awesome - that's the yellow triangles there...

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So - it's Monday and here's a little extra for you as promised. Very fond memories of this fancy dress party and the man we celebrated with.

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